Very Good
#512 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 23% in state
Colfax High School
High School · Colfax School District · Colfax, WA
A high school in Colfax, WA serving grades 7th – 12th.
1110 N. Morton Street, Colfax, WA 99111
- Math 55% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs WA 52% (2024)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Colfax High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 59% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 35 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Colfax High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low85/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,333
Median home value
$264,300
Median rent
$983/mo
College educated
29.6%
Homeownership
72.9%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99111; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Colfax School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,274NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Colfax High School is listed in Colfax School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colfax High School
Colfax High School is a public high school in Colfax, WA, part of Colfax School District, serving approximately 262 students in grades 7th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #512 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colfax High School
What grades does Colfax High School serve?
Colfax High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Colfax High School?
Colfax High School has an enrollment of approximately 262 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colfax High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colfax High School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colfax High School rank in WA?
Colfax High School ranks #512 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Colfax High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Colfax High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Colfax High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colfax High School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Colfax High School a charter school?
No, Colfax High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colfax High School a Title I school?
No, Colfax High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colfax High School?
30.5% of students at Colfax High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 262
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Whitman County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.8%
- Phone
- (509) 397-4368
- Area population (ZIP 99111)
- 4,049
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99111; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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